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Category - Genealogy Resources
What are Some of the Best Genealogy Magazines Out There?
Do you read genealogical magazines? If not, you should. They are invaluable resources for learning new skills, connecting with other researchers of your family lines, and discovering historical...
Explore Your Ancestry, Enrich Your Life
Genealogy research helps us feel closer to the past and acknowledge modern legacies. The reasons to search for your ancestry are endless.
The Different Types of Libraries Used in Genealogical Research, and Their Unique Values
There are several different types of genealogy research libraries you can use, and they each have their own, unique collections. Here's what you need to know.
Gustave Anjou: An Intriguing Career of Genealogical Fraud
Are you familiar with the name Gustave Anjou? If you aren't, you should be. He is a famous genealogical con man. Here's his story, and how he did it.
Using Local Historical and Genealogical Societies to Further Your Genealogy Research
What types of things will you find at local historical and genealogical societies? It varies, of course, but you may find valuable research resources.
A Review of the New England Historic Genealogical Society
Do you have New England ancestry? If you do, you will want to look into joining the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Here's what it has to offer.
Guest Books: A Genealogical Treasure Trove
Here's how to use the signatures in guest books you or your relatives may have inherited to further your own genealogical research.
How to Order Your Ancestor’s Social Security Application
Have you heard of Social Security applications as a means of genealogical research? If this is a new record source to you, here's what you need to know.
The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe: Your Essential Guide to Trace Your Genealogy in Europe
Each week I like to share an invaluable resource that has helped me in my genealogy endeavors. The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe will help you chart your research course to find your European...
Genealogy Online
Here's a wonderful book from Elizabeth Crowe that I found very helpful in my genealogy research. I currently have an older edition and I'm looking forward to purchasing the up-to-date edition for my...
Sicilian Genealogy and Heraldry
Sicilian Genealogy and Heraldry is a new book by one of Sicily's foremost historians, Louis Mendola. He's been consulted by the Vatican, the BBC, the New York Times, The History Channel and the...
Explore Your German Ancestry
The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe I recently purchased this book on Kindle to help me locate my missing German ancestors. I've found a wealth of...
Genealogy Data: Frequently Occurring Surnames from Census 2000
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes a list of frequently occurring surnames from Census 2000. (Note: this data is from the 2000 census.) You can look through the list below of surnames that may show how...
Connect with Ancestors and Share Family Stories (FamilySearch Tree App)
I started using this app a few weeks ago and I've found it very easy and convenient. I can use my existing FamilySearch.org Family Tree account to view the details of my family tree, plus add photos...